So, looking for advice on how to train for bouldering Overhang/roofs...without any overhang/roof on the indoor wall available to me. Unfortunately the climbing wall that is on campus really is only slabby/flat wall for the most part, one small overhung section, but nothing extensive, and thats only for top rope.

A little background info that may help: Been climbing consistently for the past 2 1/2 years, climbing average of V4-V5 consistently. I've got decent technique, kind of unsure where I should put focus into my training, whether work on more technical aspects or if I should try to work on strength training. Any information, advice, etc would help greatly!

maybe you can scout out some bouldering outdoors? even low boulders may offer an over-hanging sit-start; 20-30 reps can work wonders....... considered illegal in many towns, find some balconies or overhanging alcoves on local buildings to practice on, just dont mention my name.........

I'll be sure to tell them exactly who sent me! lol But currently its too cold (in southern CO) to go outdoors as much as I wish i could, and its more specifically for training for the CCS series. Last 2 bouldering competitions were rough since the gyms/walls were mostly overhang.

I'll be sure to tell them exactly who sent me! lol But currently its too cold (in southern CO) to go outdoors as much as I wish i could, and its more specifically for training for the CCS series. Last 2 bouldering competitions were rough since the gyms/walls were mostly overhang.

Thank you though! its much appreciated.

I cannot think of anything that would help you learn the technique you need on overhanging climbs and roofs without access to those kinds of walls/roofs.

If it is too cold in Southern Colorado, drive to Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah?

Or make a day trip to farther gyms that have overhanging walls every weekend.

I am not sure exactly where you are located, but I AM pretty sure that you have more climbing within 6 hours of driving from you than I have within 10 hours of driving radius. Find it!

I live in the San Luis Valley, so I'm kind of isolated. I'm new to the area so I'm still learning places to go climbing outdoors. Closet gym is about 2 hours away, and weekends have been usually filled with competitions or other activities. Sounds like my options are pretty limited, but I figured it was worth a shot to see if anyone had an ideas.

A friend of mine was in a similar situation. His parents had a deck in the back yard that was 6-8' off the ground. He used scrap wood to create "holds" on the deck joists, mostly big and juggy but with some smaller edges too. He'd go out there and completely wear himself out just trying to hold on to the underside of the deck. He got crazy strong through his core, with compression-type moves, etc. I can't say his technique was all that great, but his strength and power gains were impressive.

If you have access to a deck, the only thing to hold you back is how much gumption and creativity you can muster up.

You might get some benefit of training on a finger board or even just a pull up bar. Do leg raises or try to do front levers.

A very important bit when climbing on overhanging terrain is to keep your feet on the wall (wildly swinging around is a great noob sign), and that is obviuosly a big drawback of hanging on a bar. So while far from optimal, it's probably better than nothing.